COVID 19: Punjab’s rural economy takes a big hit
Small farmers, labourers among the worst-hit; wheat harvest under cloud
Coronavirus update: Pakistan tally at 1,000
India death toll may be at 10
Coronavirus update: Kolkata death takes India toll to 8
Italy reported 651 deaths in one day, a 13.5% increase
ICMR sero survey finds antibodies in only 21.5% Indians
The second sero study done in August-September had shown a seroprevalance of 7%
Simply Put: COVID-19 vaccination drive
India has reported 19 COVID-19 deaths so far in December; 10 of them have been in Kerala
Government and independent experts assure there is no cause for worry
Coronavirus update: WHO snubs ‘smokers better off’ theory
World tally crosses 4 million
COVID-19 testing in India hits 1 mln
Country has ramped up its testing facilities
Simply put: What do you do with rice
COVID-19: Testing rates declining globally challenge for tracking trajectory, says WHO
Low testing rates also limit access to effective new antivirals
Vaccine shortage pushes Odisha to shut COVID-19 immunisation centres in 11 districts on Day 3 of ‘Tika Utsav’
Over 60 per cent of the total vaccination centres in Odisha are now closed
COVID-19 update: Record 0.1 million cases in India; Maharashtra imposes weekly lockdown
More than 57,000 COVID-19 cases, 222 deaths from Maharashtra alone
Bharat Biotech’s vaccine, Covaxin not as effective as Serum Institutes of India’s Covishield
Study led by National Centre for Biological Sciences intended to shape future vaccine strategies by offering insights into the immunity acquired …
How 3 prior pandemics triggered massive societal shifts
Pandemics can alter a society’s fundamental worldview, upend core economic structures and sway power struggles among nations
Mugger crocodiles in Gujarat’s Charotar region have tripled in past decade, count by wildlife non-profit reveals
Increase in the reptiles’ numbers a cause for celebration but also concern, says expert
Devil in the details: Focus on US energy department’s ‘low confidence’ in COVID lab-leak theory is must
A low confidence level generally indicates that the information used in the analysis is scant, questionable, fragmented, or that solid analytical …
Pfizer vaccine has just been approved: here’s what the next few months will look like
Even if you have been vaccinated, you should still wear a mask, work from home if you can, and practice social distancing
In a first, WHO commits to eliminate cervical cancer globally
The global health body aims to reduce more than 40% new cases by 2050 through vaccination, screening and treatment
Delhi and the winter air: Hold your breath, it’s still unsafe
The rush of traffic is a key cause of air pollution — let's not lose sight of this. Dust exacerbates the problem, but&…
The COVID-19 pandemic has already created a disadvantaged generation
Newborns, those about to be born and children under five will be the worst victims in terms of long-term impacts on growth and development
Eat Out to Help Out: Crowded restaurants may have driven UK COVID-19 spike
During August, the UK government ran the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to get cash into the hands of hospitality businesses, boost confidence and …
Teaching online isn’t a cakewalk: HP govt school teacher
There are several stumbling blocks in online teaching but with better management, these can be resolved
Trade in tatters, Dharavi’s potter community struggles to stay afloat
As economic activity inches back to normalcy, country’s artisans continue to face a hard time
How African countries coordinated the response to COVID-19: lessons for public health
Decentralisation strategies and innovation played key roles in coordination. Financing was a challenge to coordination
‘Stranger Things’ shows how conspiracy theories take hold and do harm
The show's conspiracy leanings point out how easily people can be influenced during times of uncertainty